October 1974 general election · Scotland
South Angus: October 1974 general election result
The SNP won South Angus at the October 1974 general election with a majority of 1,824. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- Scottish National PartyScottish National Party
- Majority
- 1,8244.7% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 74.5%38,954 valid votes
- Electorate
- 52,275
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scottish National Party Won | 17,073 | 43.8% | |
| Conservative | 15,249 | 39.2% | |
| Labour | 4,103 | 10.5% | |
| Liberal | 2,529 | 6.5% | |
| Valid votes | 38,954 | ||
| Majority | 1,824 | 4.7% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1970 election.
Questions and answers
Who won South Angus at the October 1974 general election?
The Scottish National Party candidate won with 17,073 votes (43.8%).
What was the majority in South Angus in October 1974?
1,824 votes (4.7% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in South Angus in October 1974?
74.5% of the 52,275 registered electors cast a valid vote (38,954 votes).
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